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Originally posted on: 2015-11-17 We need your help! APTA is undertaking a Flash Action Strategy on Wednesday and Thursday of this week in support of the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015 (H.R. 2342/S. 1426) Members, We need your help! APTA is undertaking a Flash Action Strategy on Wednesday and Thursday of this week […]

Join the PTs, PTAs, Students, and PT Staff across the world who have already pledged to participate. On October 17, 2015 Join the PTs, PTAs, Students, and PT Staff across the world who have already pledged to participate. GO TO WWW.PTDAYOFSERVICE.COM

Originally posted on: 2015-09-23 We are excited to share a new falls prevention resource: The 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall video. This 90-second animated video complements the 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall infographic We are excited to share a new falls prevention resource: The 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall video. This 90-second animated

Editor’s note: the following is a sneak peek at research that will be featured as part of Physical Therapy’s (PTJ’s) special series on health services research, beginning with the December issue. Click here to view the article.

Originally posted on: 2015-06-29 BCBS of Alabama has recently updated their medical coverage policy for Foot Orthotics and Orthopedic Shoes BCBS of Alabama has recently updated their medical coverage policy for Foot Orthotics and Orthopedic Shoes. The revised policy added language for Orthopedic Shoes. You can find the policy, effective June 23, 2015, at https://www.bcbsal.org/providers/policies/final/293.pdf

At the March 19, 2015 meeting, the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy voted to accept the following continuing education language to amend At the March 19, 2015 meeting, the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy voted to accept the following continuing education language to amend the Administrative Code, Section 700-X-2-.09. The changes that were voted upon

Originally posted on: 2014-12-19 The Alabama Physical Therapy Licensing Board sent a letter to licensees on November 20, 2014 outlining fee increases. Dear ALAPTA Members: The Alabama Physical Therapy Licensing Board sent a letter to licensees on November 20, 2014 outlining fee increases (see below): Click HERE to access the full letter. The fee increases most alarming to

Blue Cross – Blue Shield of Alabama has removed their requirement for physical therapists to obtain a physician referral prior to evaluation and treatment. Blue Cross – Blue Shield of Alabama has removed their requirement for physical therapists to obtain a physician referral prior to evaluation and treatment. Click here for more details.

Originally posted on: 2014-11-24 After a 9-month delay, the Humana health insurance corporation has restarted a multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) policy that… After a 9-month delay, the Humana health insurance corporation has restarted a multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) policy that… Click here for more details.

Originally posted on: 2014-09-25 You can view the updated version… The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0 is now live! You can view the updated version and summary of revisions here.(http://guidetoptpractice.apta.org/) The site is free to the public until September 30, when it becomes accessible only to APTA members or by paid subscription.